Transportation Supervisor

Maple West Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Maple West Partners in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations and route scheduling. You will coordinate with the dispatch center, drivers, and stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of transportation experience, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in transportation or a related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Schedule routes and coordinate with dispatch to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor fleet performance and maintenance logs for safety and reliability.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatchers, and stakeholders via radio, email, and in-person meetings.
• Address delays, accidents, or breakdowns and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Transportation operations

Route planning

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fleet management software

Route planning software

Scheduling systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Maple West Partners is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Los Angeles, CA, for a full-time role. This position involves overseeing transportation operations, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

The Transportation Supervisor will schedule routes using a fleet management software, monitor fleet performance through real-time tracking and maintenance logs, and communicate with drivers and stakeholders via radio, email, and in-person meetings. Daily tasks include coordinating transportation with the dispatch center, addressing issues such as delays, accidents, or vehicle breakdowns, and ensuring operational efficiency by optimizing routes and schedules. The supervisor will work in a central office with access to a computer, fleet management software, and communication tools. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least two years of experience in transportation or a related field, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Based in Los Angeles, CA, you'll collaborate with drivers, dispatchers, and professionals to maintain smooth transportation operations. This role involves coordinating with drivers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, communicating with dispatchers to manage schedules and routes, and working with logistics professionals to optimize transportation plans. You'll use tools like route planning software, scheduling systems, and communication platforms to streamline operations. The role requires a strong understanding of logistics and team management, as you'll need to oversee daily operations, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Your workplace will be a bustling logistics hub, filled with the hum of forklifts and the chatter of a dedicated team. You'll need to be detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work under pressure to maintain the smooth flow of goods and services.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $74,579, with the exact amount determined by experience and qualifications. Employees in this role typically perform a variety of tasks, including data entry, customer service, and administrative support. They may use tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software for data management. The workplace is an office environment, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent for entry-level positions, and may offer benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, although specific details are not provided.

Candidates must have experience in transportation operations, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with transportation management systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Overseeing daily transportation operations, scheduling and coordinating transportation routes, monitoring fleet performance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, maintaining communication with drivers and stakeholdersStrong understanding of transportation operations, proven track record of managing transportation teams, ability to work well under pressure, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, valid driver's license, familiarity with transportation management systems